Blue Marsh Sailing Association

Mid-Week Sailing has returned

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:02:00 +0000

Hi Fellow sailors,

We enjoyed a couple nice days of sailing at Nockamixon over the weekend. Hopefully the hot weather will break by Wednesday as predicted and the thunderstorms will be over so we can go to the Marsh on Wednesday. If the plan changes we will e-mail. Plan on getting that boat out-the Regatta is coming up soon.

Talk like a Pirate Day

John — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:42:35 +0000

Midweek sailing Sept 5

vagabond2 — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:05:31 +0000

We have had good turnouts recently for our midweek sailing so why quit yet with this good weather? We will be going up at 4:30 to get an earlier start. If you think you will be there and want a ride let me know so we can watch for you. Tom 610-223-3593 (cell)

Recap Worton Creek vagabond

vagabond2 — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:01:16 +0000

Our vagabond had six boats, thirteen crew, and plenty of good sailing. Boats participating were: Bob Ciferri, and crew Dante Pietrinferni; Neil Hoffman and crew Judith Lraines and Heidi Moser; Marty and Nancy Katzen; Tony and Mary Stajkowski; Tom Stoner and crew Rick Crump; Louis Barr and crew Armando Antonini. Louis sailed over from Middle River and Neil came down from Havre de Grace. The other four boats launched at Elk Neck State Park and sailed south against a good wind. After almost six hours of sailing the 16 mile trip had to be completed underpower. Aftrer a quick swim or shower we convened at the Harbor House restaurant for a delicious meal. An electrical storm knocked out the power just as we were presented the check. The dilemma was resolved by the old fashioned way of paying cash using a battery powered calculator and flashlights. We retred for a good night’s sleep enhanced by the patter of a light rain and thunder in the distance.

On Sunday Mother Nature gave us another windy day but clocked the wind around from the North! This resulted in having to again work against the wind but this time against the tide as well. We had to motor a good part of the return trip and found that motoring on the tacks to windward and sailing the tacks that were reaching was an effective tactic. All in all it was a fun vagabond with lots of good sailing. Ask Mary about her unexpected dunking! Tom Stoner

Sailing Wed, 8/22

vagabond2 — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:45:51 +0000

Last week we had four boats- Lou, Dante, Katzens, and myself. We even had enough crew to go around and fair winds to make it interesting. The weather bureau claims the rain will end Wednesday morning and it will get warmer. So come on out- the summer will soon be over! Tom Stoner 610-223-3593

Worton Creek Vagabond 8/25-26

vagabond2 — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:18:36 +0000

We have six boats making the trip to Worton Creek. We will be taking slips on Saturday night in order to take advantage of the showers, swimming pool, and dinner at the Harbor House. Why not join us? Bring your boat and crew- we have no crew space. Give me a call to be included- slips are available or anchor out. Tom 610-678-0683

Midweek sailing Wed, 8/15

John — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:54:41 +0000

This weeks midweek sailing will be Wednesday, August 15. Accuweather forecast calls for mid 80’s with 10 MPH winds. See you there!

Midweek sailing Wed, 8/1

vagabond2 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:34:51 +0000

Hi Fellow Sailors,

Wow! August already! There are many of you in the club who have yet to bring your boat to the lake and time is running out fast. Let’s act on those good intentions. Last week we had four boats and thirteen crew sailing with a couple crew on the beach. The wind was about perfect giving us a nice evening sail. We get there at 4:30 and people show up when they can. Hope to see you there. Tom

Chester River Vagabond - July 28-29

John — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:40:49 +0000

There’s still time to join in on this fun weekend. We will be doing all our sailing on the Chester River so if you can sleep on your boat however small it is big enough!

We will be meeting at the Windmill Restaurant at 8:00am. Eat before you leave or eat in the car. We will be putting in at Long Cove State Ramp stopping on the way at Vonnie’s on Rt. 213 (between Galena and Kennedyville) to pick up the permits. The ramp has space for storing the cars and trailers overnight. We plan to spend Saturday sailing in the Chester River observing the annual Regatta of the Corsica River Yacht club. We will be participating in their chicken dinner/band/beer truck/ festivities. We will spend the night moored in the Chester. Bring food and drink to cover lunch on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast Sunday morning. Contact Tom S. or Mike D. to be included and for dinner reservations. Need a crew or a ride- call ASAP.

Corsica River YC schedule (We won’t be racing and usually participate only in the dinner but breakfast and lunch is available for a charge).

Saturday - July 30
Annual One Design and Junior Registration . . . 8:00 am
Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am
Skippers Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 am
Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 am
Afternoon races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . after lunch
Cruising One Design and PHRF racers arrive from their race across the Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. .dependent upon the wind
Dock Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45 to 7:45 pm
Chicken Dinner ($15/pp in advance by 7/25/06 or $20 at the door if there are any left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Race Over & Cruising Boat Awards . . . . . . . .7:45 pm
Dance Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 to 11:00 pm
Tender Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 to 11:30 pm

Sunday - July 31
Tender Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 am
Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 am

Driving Directions to Long Cove State Ramp

South on 10 to Oxford
In Oxford turn left onto 472
Follow 472 8 miles to 841 & 213
Follow 213 to 20 outside of Chestertown
Follow 20 west 13 miles to 288 to end.

We will be monitoring 16/69.

ALL CRUISERS BERTHED IN THE BAY ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US!

August Picnic

John — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:33:46 +0000

On August 11th BMSA sailors held their 3rd summer picnic at the Temple Playground. A group of around 25 enjoyed a potluck dinner on a pleasantly warm evening. Many of the sailors in attendance had recently returned from the Abacos and spent the evening sharing stories with those unable to make the trip.